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The Lib Tech X Lost Short Round surfboard.

Could surfboard construction Nirvana actually be here?

As surfers we've all dreamed about owning a high performance surfboard with all the positive attributes of a traditional PU board but with none of the inherent fragility that comes with this construction.

Lib Tech are about to change everything you know about surfboards and everything you thought was possible in surfboard construction.

Using 31 brand-new components to the surf industry and calling on 30 years of experience constructing environmentally friendly surfboards, skateboards and snowboards, it was inevitable that Lib Tech were going to produce some remarkable surfboards using this ground breaking, environmentally friendly manufacturing process. Each of the Lib tech surfboards is handcrafted in the USA with an unwavering focus on building THE toughest high performance surfboards in the world with a commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

The construction process uses a Nitrogen cell Foam (25-40% recycled content) core for maximum strength and pop. The foam is closed cell, completely waterproof and won't absorb water.Hexzylon Fibre Foam Skin, this is a smooth, strong, impact and ding resistant layer with the signature Hex pattern.Next comes the unique Woven Basalt Fibre which is additive free super strong and resists heel dents.The Bio-Matrix Resin is super strong and environmentally friendly with the best flex qualities of traditional PU and a longer lifespan than Epoxy.

Lib Tech surfboards are fitted with the lightest and toughest fin boxes on the market which are compatible with Pro Box, FCS, and all FCS dual tab style fins. They also use Sprock Blocks at the tail to add even more durability to the most fragile areas on the board. Even the leash plug has been given the same attention with 6061 T6 Aircraft aluminium pins and lightweight fibre composite cups.

"Since I first saw Lib Tech’s ECO ISO construction, I wanted to build a board with it. The strength to weight ratio, eco minded materials and techniques, and the fact that this tech was being built in the USA was incredibly interesting to me. I am stoked that the time has finally come and hope people enjoy riding them as we have enjoyed building them." – Matt Biolos

The Short Round is the latest high performance hybrid. In the fine tradition of the Rocket and its numerous impersonators, the Short Round bridges the gap between these easy riding hybrids and your regular high performance shortboard. The summer of 2014 saw the Short Round tested all around So Cal where it has more than impressed and created quite a buzz. The speed comes from the wider nose and low entry rocker, with a forward wide point and generous concaves throughout. The key to the Short Round's performance is the moderate but definitely not flipped up tail rocker, the double concave through the fins and the regulation, modern bump/squash tail popular in high performance, contest, small wave shortboards. This simple approach to the modern hybrid doesn't have any gimmicks, but there is a lot to be said for the old adage "less is more". The Short Round has a lot packed in to its modest template, but don't be fooled, this is a board with a heap of built in Grin Factor.

Boardshop is happy to consider trading in your old board against a new surfboard, so If you have any questions about this we'd be delighted to answer them and advise on any potential board choices or enquiries you might have, just drop us an email to info@boardshop.co.uk or call us on 0044 (0) 1243 674250.

That saying Make sure you have the right tool for the job could not be true enough. Having had a couple of typical winter sessions in waist/shoulder and head high waves. From the first paddle out on this board it ticked all the boxes, catching waves, speed down the line, drive but still loose in turns. Thanks to Ian and the guys at Boardshop they were able to put me on a great stick that has turned those average days into great ones. Strongly recommend giving them a call for a chat, got nothing to lose!

This board is cursed. Waves all through the winter and then as soon as I picked it up, a three week flat spell (at least at weekends)! Anyway, finally got a couple of 2 to 3ft faces last weekend. I'm 75kg and went for the 6'0, feels bigger than my standard short board but duck diving is fine so far. It does paddle well and carries a lot of forward weight when paddling in, which is helpful. Very stable but can still be turned pretty sharply from what I have seen so far. I reckon it will be ideal for what I wanted, U.K. Waves up to about 6ft with a late middle aged kook on board! Recommended apart from the cursed part.

Bought this board as my current board was becoming a bit battered and bruised. I loved that board so was worried about spending out big on a board that may not match It for speed, paddling and general feel. The short round surpassed my last board easily(and my old board is a great board). I took it out Saturday at coney beach, porthcawl, renowned for being gutless. It was off shore and the waves were head high. This board is absolutely flying!!! Gets into the wave easy, and is as responsive as you like.
I'm not sure I'd go out in anything over head with this board, and duck diving is a little tricky given its width. But small to head high it really is amazing. (maybe someone with more ability could handle this board in overhead, I can surf but I'm not ripping)
Best of all, with the 0% finance it meant not having to fork out over £600 in one go!
Thanks boardshop!

WOW!
That board goes! my first wave on it was in sennen, i got there as the swell was coming in, rode it all week from waste/ shoulder to overhead!
It held out throughout, really fast and turns so easily.
Easily the best board i have ridden so far.

Thanks for the guidance, i will be keeping my eye out in the future for any new shapes that are coming your way

Very pleased with the board and the customer service. Did a custom order and there was a slight issue that was not boardshops fault, but they couldn't have done anymore to sort it out. This board is amazing, I wanted something that turned better than the wider tailed groveller/hybrids yet still paddled and caught waves well. An excellent compromise. Lovely finish.

It's not a problem, all purchases on Boardshop.co.uk are covered by a 14 day exchange or refund guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase it can be exchanged or the cost of the item(s) refunded. In case of all returns you will need to contact us for a returns number.